The Spoon Knife Anthology Series A project of Autonomous Press (see other related projects). About As part of the NeuroQueer family, Spoon Knife focuses on neurodivergence and disability as they intersect and interact with queer issues. This includes queering disability and neurodivergence, as well as discussing how neurodivergence functions or fits with other aspects of a queer identity. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower The Spoon Knife Anthology Series's overall average response time is slower than most anthologies. More ChallengingThe Spoon Knife Anthology Series's overall acceptance rate is lower than most anthologies. Less ResponsiveThe Spoon Knife Anthology Series's overall rate of non-response is higher than most anthologies. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, All sexual identities, Neurodivergent people.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues. Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, Social issues. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20 plus 1¢/word.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, All sexual identities, Neurodivergent people.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir. Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues. Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, Social issues. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20 plus 1¢/word.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, All sexual identities, Neurodivergent people.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues. Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, Social issues. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20 plus 1¢/word.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @autonomouspress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @autonomouspress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Spoon Knife Anthology Series Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 27 reports from 25 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 32 min | 138.4 mean avg | 134.0 median | 336 max days (81.6 std dev) Responses 85.18 % Acceptances: 14.81 % of submissions accepted (156.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 16.00 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 70.37 % (127.5 avg. days per rejection) | 5.3 % personal, 79.0 % form, 15.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 11.11 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 11.11 % (235.3 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 3.70 % (61.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 4 responses are pending (40 min | 102.5 mean avg | 60.5 median | 249 max days waiting | 98.7 std dev) from 4 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 70 days. (66.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 70 days.) Submissions are acknowledged within 28 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 02 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 21:30 UTC (1 hour, 10 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAutonomous Press DNQBarking Sycamores BELIEVED DEFUNCTNeuroQueer Books DNQ Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. 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